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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06038 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Henry Dearborn requesting the return of maps he borrowed from the War Department |
| Date | 3 February 1794 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Dearborn, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Wants Dearborn to return a book of maps he borrowed from the War Department. Dearborn was using it to find the right spot for a lighthouse "on Leguin." Knox says he needs it for his work on the committee appointed to fortify harbors and seaports. It will be sent back to Dearborn. Initial "H" at end of the letter. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Library Lighthouse Military History Maritime Infrastructure Government and Civics |
| People | Dearborn, Henry (1751-1829) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |